{
  "id": 1418025,
  "title": "Father dies after alleged assault by son during argument over alcohol addiction in Kerala’s Kozhikode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/father-dies-after-alleged-assault-by-son-during-argument-over-alcohol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/father-dies-after-alleged-assault-by-son-during-argument-over-alcohol-addiction-in-keralas-kozhikode/article71354878.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 64-year-old man, Sasidharan, died after being allegedly assaulted by his 29-year-old son, Abhiram, during an argument over the father's alcohol addiction in Velliparamba, Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday, according to police reports. Abhiram has been taken into custody by the Kozhikode Medical College police. The altercation reportedly began early on Monday, with Abhiram allegedly attacking his father with a wooden object, resulting in serious injuries. The Kozhikode police are investigating the incident, suspecting the accused of committing the offense under the influence of a synthetic drug.",
  "summary": "Police say accused is suspected of committing the offence under the influence of synthetic drug",
  "key_points": [
    "64-year-old Sasidharan dies from son's alleged assault in Kozhikode, Kerala",
    "29-year-old Abhiram arrested after attacking father with wooden object",
    "Police suspect synthetic drug influence during Monday altercation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The fatal altercation highlights the tragic consequences that can arise from domestic disputes fueled by substance abuse and underlying family tensions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}